Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Gifford Foundation will show two free films as part of its "What If .. ." documentary series that focuses on how communities across the nation successfully address issues that concern residents.

"Carved from the Heart" will be shown 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. March 15 at ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse. The documentary tells the story of a wood carver in Craig, Alaska, who creates a totem pole to memorialize his son, who died of a cocaine overdose. He invites people from his town to help. The totem pole becomes a communal project, bringing together people of diverse backgrounds and ages.

"Trust: Second Acts in Young Lives" will be screened 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. April 16 at ArtRage. The documentary focuses on the Albany Park Theatre Project's story-telling process and how it helps transform the lives of young people.

The film presentations will be followed by discussions about how the themes resonate in Central New York. For more information about the series, call Gifford at 474-2489 or visit its website.

What: Fundraiser, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Keg's Canal Side, Jordan.About the event: Food, raffles, music. Admission: $15. The event will benefit the Ingerson family, of Elbridge, who lost everything in a fire earlier this month.

Barnes Mansion hosts lecture

What: Joyce E. Jones, great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, will read a chapter from her soon-to-be published book about Tubman, 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Barnes Hiscock Mansion, former Corinthian Club, 930 James St., Syracuse.About the event: Tickets: $25. Lecture will be followed by a traditional tea. The event is sponsored by the George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation, which is working to preserve the mansion.

Donations

BJ's Wholesale Club and its Facebook fans raised nearly $210,000 during November and December to pay transportation costs to ship fresh produce, meat and fish to those in need through "BJ's Feeding Communities" program. The food went to 44 food banks in 15 states, including the Food Bank of Central New York.

Send us information about your charity event at least two weeks before it occurs. Submissions should be as brief as possible. Email them to James T. Mulder at jmulder@syracuse.com or mail them to him at The Post-Standard, P.O. Box 4915, Syracuse, NY 13221-4915.